题目内容
Birth order—does it matter? Are you different because you are the first, second, or third child in your family—or maybe the last of nine?
A study found that first-borns have an average IQ that is three points higher than people who fall into a different place in the birth order, perhaps because first-borns often help younger brothers and sisters, which improves their own skills. In 2007, an international organization of CEOs found that 43% of CEOs are first-borns, 33% are middle children, and 23% are last-borns. First-borns are more likely to be doctors and astronauts and get higher pay.
If first-borns are more successful, last-borns are generally more agreeable. They are also more likely to be funny, possibly to get attention from all the bigger people at the dinner table. Mark Twain and Stephen Colbert were both the youngest in large families, and Jim Carrey was the youngest of four. According to a 2007 Time magazine article, “The power of Birth Order.” last-borns are more likely to be artists and successful businessmen.
Then there are the middle children: we have not ignored (忽视) them! Many middle children are short of one-on-one time with their parents. They often feel short-changed: the oldest gets more rights, and the youngest is spoiled (宠坏的). Though they may be ignored, middle children are more likely to grow into easy-going adults.
Many factors make us who we are, but if the research is correct, birth order may be one of the most important factors.
1.Who is most likely to be a CEO?
A.A first-born. B.A second-born. C.A third-born. D.A last-born.
2.What can we learn about Jim Carrey?
A.He is a middle child. B.He is likely to be serious.
C.He is a successful businessman. D.He is likely to be agreeable.
3.What does the underlined sentence mean?
A.They are usually controlled. B.They are always spoiled.
C.They are often popular at home. D.They are often treated unfairly.
4.What can we learn from the 4th paragraph?
A.Middle children often get more attention from parents.
B.Middle children usually communicate with others well.
C.Middle children are more likely to get on well with others.
D.Middle children are usually famous artists and businessmen.
5.What would be the best title for the text?
A.What makes you powerful B.How you can be a CEO
C.What influence birth order has on you D.How you can grow up
During Beijing’s two sessions (两会), many proposals and suggestions were referred to. Here are three problems that might interest you. | |
Smartphone ban (禁止)
| According to the survey made last year, 68.1 percent of Chinese school students have their own smartphones. Lei Yanqin, a deputy of NPC, suggested that smartphones should be banned at schools nationwide. She said that listening to music and playing games in class not only disturb teachers, but also make it difficult for students to listen carefully. She added that students might also show off (炫耀) their phones too much. |
New uniform designs
| Most junior high schools in China require students to wear a uniform. However, only three in ten students are satisfied with their uniforms, as they think they are old-fashioned and of poor quality, China Education Daily reported. The Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang Central Committee suggested that the uniforms could be redesigned. The committee said the new design could include more elements (元素) of traditional Chinese culture. They added that better quality clothing should be used to make the uniforms so that they will be more comfortable to wear. |
Video game rating system
| Over 200 million teenagers across China play online games like King of Glory, Guangming Daily reported. With their computers and ipads, teenagers are able to play most online games produced in China and abroad. However, some violent games might not be suitable for young people. Many NPC deputies suggested that a rating system (分级制度) for online games should be introduced. All games would be sorted into age groups according to their content. Players would have to provide their ID numbers before playing certain games. |
1.What isn’t mentioned in the passage?
A.Out-of-school training. B.Smartphone ban.
C.New uniform designs. D.Video game rating system.
2.How does Lei Yanqin like smartphones?
A.They are necessary in schools.
B.They are causing lots of trouble in schools.
C.They can help students take notes quickly.
D.They should be banned in schools worldwide.
3.What’s the function of the video game rating system?
A.Making online games more popular.
B.Limiting the number of online games.
C.Protecting teenagers from unsuitable games.
D.Stopping teenagers from playing online games.
4.What’s the writing purpose of the passage?
A.To avoid the violence at school.
B.To stop students from using smartphones.
C.To tell the readers the importance of education.
D.To spread the information about Beijing’s two sessions.
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Schools almost look the same-square buildings and rooms, rows of desks, and a teacher standing in the front. What can schools do to make their learning environments(环境) better? What will future schools look like? Some schools have a new try. Let's take a look.
Open ＆ interactive(互动的)
With the internet, campuses(校园) are no longer the only place where students can get education and information. “In the internet age, the most important thing of a campus is social space to meet and learn from each other ,” said Thomas,a British architect(建筑师). “It offers more chances for teachers and students to Interact.”
And the school’s classrooms are all round. They have no corners or backs and fronts. They can all sit around round tables and have a discussion when studying.
Creative & sporty
Some schools have to give up their playgrounds because they don't have enough land. But this is not the case for a primary school in Hangzhou. The school is round, with a running track(跑道) on its roof. But students don't have to worry about falling off the building. A reinforced glass(钢化玻璃) wall and steel fences along the track are there to protect students. “Childhood would be much less fun if children lost the right to enjoy running,” said architect Tony, designer of the school. The open track not only gives students a way to stay fit, but also makes them creative.
Closer to nature
Future schools should not be like factories, but gardens. There is a good example of such a “garden school”.
Some of the school’s buildings are tall and some are short. And the rooftops are covered with green grass. This makes the campus look like hills. For the students there, there are gardens, big and small, in almost every part of the campus. It also extends(扩展) the teaching space from closed rooms to outdoor spaces.
Schools of the 1.
2. schools | Modern schools | |
3.buildings and rooms Rows of desks A teacher standing in the front | Open ＆ interactive | Be social space4.of the place only to get education and information. 5.more chances for teachers and students to interact. Both teachers and students sit around an 6.studies together. |
No playgrounds or small ones | Creative & sporty | Have a round running track on its roof. Use reinforced glass wall and steel fences to stop people7.down. Not only keep students fit, but also make them creative. |
Be like factories | 8. to nature | Have buildings that are different in9.with green grass on the rooftops. Be10.of gardens in the campus. |